Background:
This program reimagines the Lakota winter camp model of problem solving and community building in today’s world by examining the deeper reasons why Lakota people do things the way they do and why they interact with the universe around them. In partnership with various individuals and groups, we hold monthly community gatherings through the winter that include combinations of workshops, presentations, readings, exhibits, and other cross-sector and holistic learning opportunities at Racing Magpie or in a virtual setting.
These events function under Lakota cultural goals of sharing, cultural vitality, and community building. The events are free to the public with limited space available and they center Lakota community members as both presenters and attendees. When possible, the events are broadcast virtually through Zoom and/or Facebook Live for maximum accessibility and archived on our YouTube channel. The last two years of Winter Camps are available on this page, with older videos archived on this page on our website.